Edmonds School District is hiring: Library Information Specialist, 1.0 FTE in Ly

Overview

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This is a 1.0 FTE non-continuing position for a Library Information Specialist at Lynnwood Elementary. It is a leave replacement position that will begin as soon as hired through December 9, 2025 ONLY. Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first year of employment.

About The District

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE non-continuing position for a Library Information Specialist at Lynnwood Elementary. It is a leave replacement position that will begin as soon as hired through December 9, 2025 ONLY. Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches media literacy lessons so that students develop into effective consumers and producers of ideas and information
• Teaches digital citizenship lessons and reinforces digital citizenship skills so that students develop into safe, responsible, and ethical users of digital media and tools
• Plans lessons aligned with AASL standards and/or CCSS/NGSS; ensures students are able to demonstrate mastery
• Differentiates instruction and assessment to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Actively cultivates a culturally responsive teaching environment that is inviting, safe, inclusive, and collaborative
• Promotes a vibrant and inclusive school-wide reading culture, guiding students to read for understanding and pleasure

Instructional Partner

• Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and units of instruction, and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness
• Partners with admin and staff to create the specialists’ class schedules (Elementary LIS)
• Uses and models (and coaches other staff in using) district-supported instructional technology and online resources to improve student engagement and independent learning
• Maintains familiarity with adopted curricula, scopes and sequences for various content areas, and pacing guides

Library Collection Manager

• Actively engages in regular collection management processes: annual goal-setting and reflection, materials selection and processing, annual inventory, ongoing weeding, and end-of-year maintenance around missing or lost materials
• Manages any paraeducator and volunteer support, the library budget, as well as the physical and virtual spaces of the school library
• Creates an inclusive collection that authentically represents and celebrates diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences in accordance with ESD board policy
• Curates print and digital resources to support school curriculum and empower a culture of inquiry
• Develops and administers an inviting and effective physical and digital library environment that represents the demographics of the school and meets the needs of the curriculum and instruction

Leader

• Cultivates community partnerships
• Leads staff/peer development related to information literacy, media literacy, digital citizenship, and instructional technology
• Works with district staff to communicate key messages and information related to libraries, reading advocacy, instructional technology and digital tools, and digital citizenship and media literacy
• Advocates for and ensures equitable access to resources, technology, and information services for the entire school
• Provides the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and the school district

Required Qualifications

Valid Washington State Teaching Certification with an endorsement as a Library Information Specialist (must have completed a school library endorsement program), OR Washington State Teaching Certification AND current enrollment in a school library endorsement program with ability to complete program within 1-2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience

A Complete Application Includes

Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references), 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.

• To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary

2024-25 Salary Schedule Range: $80,136 through $143,159 (2025-26 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year. For 2025-26 a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP.
• Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For 2025-26 a .6 FTE (either continuing or non-continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of: Life Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Personal Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Deferred Compensation Plan, 403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements/Demands

The physical demands outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires communicating with others regularly. Tasks may include frequent manual work using hands or fingers, as well as occasional reaching, bending, or twisting. The position may require moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements include performing close-range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

How To Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Disability Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR-Payroll-Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jonathan Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, bellj802@edmonds.wednet.edu
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR-Payroll-Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu